St Helier on Foot
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Port
St Helier, Jersey
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$80
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 2½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
This 2.5-hour walk begins at the pier and heads into St Helier for a picture-perfect day. Most of the architecture you will see on your walk reflects the Regency, Victorian and Modernist styles.
Stroll along the north side of the harbor, passing the Steam Clock Ariadne. Snap a photo of this full-scale replica of the center section of a paddle steamboat named the Ariadne. The clock is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest steam clock.
Liberation Square is the focal point of the town. It was officially opened by Prince Charles in 1995 to mark the 50th anniversary of Jersey's liberation from Nazi occupation during World War II. The Pomme d'Or Hotel, used by the Nazis as their headquarters during the occupation, stands at the north end of the square.
See the statue of George II presiding over Royal Square. This was the site of the Battle of Jersey in 1781, the last land battle fought on British soil. A wide balcony marks the 17th-century Corn Exchange building, now the Registry Office.
Decorative gates mark the entrance to the present-day marketplace. A lovely fountain stands in the center, surrounded by street vendors and stalls. You'll have free time to stroll through this area.
Your guide will lead you through Parade Gardens, embellished with a statue of the Governor of Jersey during the Napoleonic War.
Finally, pass the financial quarter and the French Imperial-style St Helier Town Hall as your circular route returns you to the pier.
Please note: Guests will have approximately 20 minutes of free time at the market. Terrain will be flat and cobbled in most places, it is recommended to wear flat soled shoes and bring a wind and waterproof outer shell is recommended for any diverse weather conditions.